What seal configuration does
When you mark a location as requiring a seal, Drug Tracking enforces seal verification at the start of every checkout and requires a new seal number at the end. This is typically used for narcotics boxes and other secure compartments that hold controlled substances.
Setting up a seal requirement
This is an admin task. Go to Locations from the menu, open the location you want to configure, and turn on Requires seal. You can also set an optional seal number. Once enabled, every checkout that includes this location will require seal verification.
Which locations should have seals
Most agencies require seals on any compartment that holds Schedule II or III controlled substances. Common examples:
- The narcotics tray or narcotics box inside a vehicle drug box
- A controlled substance safe at a station
- A portable narcotics pouch carried on a supervisor vehicle
You do not usually need seals on locations that only hold non-controlled medications like Aspirin or Normal Saline.
What happens in practice
When a crew starts a checkout on a sealed location, they verify the seal number, break the seal, do the verification, apply a new seal, and enter the new number. This creates a complete record: who broke the old seal, when, and what the new seal number is.
Tip
Keep a supply of numbered seals at each station. Running out of seals in the middle of a shift change causes delays. A box of 100 seals is inexpensive and lasts most agencies several months.